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 Second Guessing |
 Mar 29 2005, 10:03 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 62 Joined: 10-March 05 Member No.: 754  |
All I ever do anymore is second guess my decision to have my cat Ashley put to sleep. The vet told me his liver and spleen were eaten up with tumors, which sounded so scary to me. He said with chemo he might conceivably have another 6 months or more. I thought it would't be worth the unpleasantness of the chemo. But now I think, damn, I could have had another 6 months with him! Maybe I didn't give him enough credit, maybe he could have come through it all right.
I would choose life for him next time. I can't shake the feeling that my decision was too hasty and panicky. |
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Mar 29 2005, 10:39 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 133 Joined: 22-March 05 From: Atlanta, Georgia Member No.: 769 |
Margo,
I agree with the other posters. It was an act of love and you did the right thing -Ashley knows this. Remember that even if you'd had six more months with him it still wouldn't have been enough. You made the decision that was best for him and many of us might not have had the courage to do that. Thinking of you, Jenny -------------------- Alice Mae Bennett ("Allie") was born around May of 2003. She came home to us in July. On March 10, 2005, she became ill with a condition called mesenteric torsion or volvulus. It is a twisting of the small intestine which is nearly impossible to diagnose. Once symptoms begin it is usually too late to save the intestine by surgical means. There are no known ways to prevent it and its causes are also unknown. It is extremely rare, especially in medium-size females like Allie. It is more common in males of large breeds, like German Shepherds.
Allie was a sweet, happy and loving soul. I will miss her every day. Thanks for giving us these last two years, little girl. We'll always treasure them. |
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margo Second Guessing Mar 29 2005, 10:03 PM
russ1956 Margo,
I think if you would have put him thru the ... Mar 29 2005, 10:16 PM Kathleen032 Dear Margo,
After we make the euthanasia decision... Mar 29 2005, 10:19 PM margo Thanks, you guys, I guess you have a point. Kathl... Mar 29 2005, 10:36 PM kimberlyheide Margo,
Your Ashley and Bubba had almost all the s... Mar 29 2005, 10:51 PM Ann H Sometimes when we think we have done the wrong thi... Mar 29 2005, 10:53 PM margo Bless you Ann, I know you have gone though so much... Mar 29 2005, 11:00 PM Ann H Dear Margo, I do not think your mind was so upset ... Mar 29 2005, 11:45 PM Snickster Dear Margo,
My take on the chemo thing is this...... Mar 30 2005, 09:56 AM
margo Your responses have convinced me that I did indeed... Mar 30 2005, 10:17 AM |
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